CA voters reject measure to repeal death penalty

California voters have rejected Proposition 62, a measure to repeal the death penalty.

Prop. 62 abolish the death penalty: This measure would end the death penalty in California and replace it with a maximum penalty of life in prison. It would also apply retroactively to inmates already condemned to death row.

Supporters argued it would save the state up to $150 million in legal costs related to the lengthy appeals process for death penalty cases. They also noted that although California has had the death penalty in place since 1978, it has only carried out 13 executions - and none in the last decade.

Opponents argued those who commit the worst crimes should face the ultimate penalty.

Many opponents of Prop. 62 instead supported Proposition 66, which sought to expedite the appeals process in death penalty cases, meaning more executions would likely be held and with a shorter wait after the initial verdict.

California voters also rejected Proposition 60, which would have required actors to use condoms in porn films.

Prop. 60 condoms in porn: This measure also creates new licensing requirements, as well as testing, vaccinations and medical exams of performers. It allows producers and talent agents to be sued if they violate the law.

Los Angeles County already passed a similar law, Measure B, in 2012.

Supporters, including healthcare activists and some porn performers, argued the measure would protect the health of actors and prevent producers from taking advantage

Opponents, including civil rights groups and a porn performer organization, said the measure would create a "lawsuit bonanza" by allowing anyone in California to sue people who produce and distribute adult films, even for example, married couples who make videos in their own homes.